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Vermont called healthiest state, Louisiana last (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Louisiana has displaced Mississippi as the unhealthiest U.S. state and other Southern states were close rivals due to high obesity and smoking rates in new rankings that deemed Vermont the healthiest.
Report finds Vermont is healthiest state (Boston Globe)
With a decrease in smoking, low prevalence of obesity and few residents who lack health insurance, Vermont has retained its spot as the healthiest state in the country for the second year in a row, according to a national report released Wednesday.
Texas drops in 2008 health rankings (Houston Business Journal)
Texas’ health ranking has dropped dramatically compared to other states in the last year, according to America’s Health Rankings 2008, an annual report published through a partnership between United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association and Partners for Prevention.
Moms Find Fun, Healthy Snacks That Help Fight Childhood Obesity (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
A number of recent public research studies substantiate the rise in childhood obesity, the health risks in overweight children, and the questionable nutritional value of cereals and other foods kids consume.
State health slips in national rankings (Lincoln Journal Star)
Nebraska’s health slipped from the ranks of the top 10 in a new national report, dragged down by high rates of smoking, obesity and binge drinking, and a growing rate of uninsured.
Texans' health risks are growing, survey finds (Dallas Morning News)
Texas had the nation’s most dramatic drop in a national health-care ranking measuring the prevalence of smoking, obesity and percentage of children in poverty.
Vermont named healthiest state, Louisiana last (MSNBC)
Louisiana has displaced Mississippi as the unhealthiest state, and other Southern states were close rivals due to high obesity and smoking rates in new rankings.
Lack Of Vitamin D Could Spell Heart Trouble (Medical News Today)
Vitamin D deficiency - which is traditionally associated with bone and muscle weakness - may also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A growing body of evidence links low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels to common CVD risk factors such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes, as well as major cardiovascular events including stroke and congestive heart failure.
Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2008 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Vermont healthiest state, Louisiana worst (UPI)
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- For the second year in row, Vermont has been named the healthiest state, but Louisiana replaced Mississippi as the least healthy state, researchers said.
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